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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 3

2.0 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT, DRESS REQUIIEMENTS, AND USE OF ELECTRONICS ...................... 3

3.0 HAND, AIR, AND ELECTRICAL TOOLS ............................................................................................. 4

4.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 6

5.0 CONCRETE AND MASONRY WORK .................................................................................................. 7

6.0 SAWS......................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................... 10

8.0 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS.......................................................................................................... 11

9.0 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (ROPS) ......................................................................... 11

10.0 UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................... 11

11.0 REFERENCE .......................................................................................................................................... 12

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1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this procedure to establish a project-specific standard for general safe work practices not
defined in other sections of the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 Project (QB-2) Safety Manual. For the purpose
of this procedure, Contractor is used for contractors responsible for performing work at the QB-2 project
under Bechtel’s management as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM)
for Teck Resources Limited (Teck).

The following general requirements apply to personnel performing construction work on the QB-2 Project,
including contractors and subcontractors.

2.0 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT, DRESS REQUIREMENTS, AND USE OF ELECTRONICS

Employees who engage in horse play, fighting, and gambling; who possess firearms; or who possess or
use alcohol or unauthorized drugs will be removed from the project.

While present in the construction work areas all personnel are required to:
• Wear clothing appropriate for the work being performed.
• Shirts worn by personnel must have full length sleeves and full length pants to protect against UV
exposure. Knit shirts, sleeveless shirts, sleeves rolled up, and other such apparel or practices are
prohibited.
• While working near moving machinery, Workers must prevent clothing and body parts from being
caught by moving components.
• Clothing soaked with grease, paint, thinners, solvents, or similar materials will not be worn, and shall
be removed as soon as possible after completing the work.
• Sturdy leather work boots are required.

Refer to Job Site Work Rules and Personal Protective Equipment Procedure for additional requirements
on PPE.

Radios, CD players, MP3 players, cassette tape players, and other such equipment are prohibited for use
in the construction areas during construction activities. Battery-powered equipment (including cell phones
and pagers) is prohibited in areas classified as “hazardous” unless the equipment is approved for use in
such hazardous areas and written permission has been obtained from the ES&H Representative.

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Employees who wear hearing aids must obtain ES&H approval prior to entering any area where
hazardous commodities are in use or stored.

Only project issued cell phones may be used during working hours. Use of cell phones is not permitted by
employees engaged in work tasks or operations that may be considered critical, hazardous, or where the
use of such devices could increase the potential for mishap due to distractions caused by cell phone use.
These distractions include talking while walking, texting while walking, or reading emails or texts while
walking. Consult with project Job Site Work Rules and ES&H Representatives if cell phone use is in
question.

The use of personal photographic equipment is prohibited on project premises without the authorization of
the Construction Site Manager.

Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

3.0 HAND, AIR, AND ELECTRICAL TOOLS

3.1 General
Employees using hand, air or electrical tools must be trained in their use by a competent person. Tools
will be used only for their intended purpose

Employees are required to report damaged and defective tools to their supervisor or return them to the
maintenance room for proper tagging and repair. Damaged or defective tools are to be taken out of
service, tagged “Do Not Operate,” and stored in a controlled area until appropriate repairs have been
made.

Tools are not to be altered in any way and will be operated in accordance with manufacturing
specifications. Tools, such as saws and grinders, will have guards in place during their operation. Tools
will not be abused and will be kept in good operating condition. Tools will be inspected prior to each use
for defects such as cracked handles, damaged cutting edges, splitting or cracked parts, and broken
adjusting components. Damaged tools will not be used. Tool retainers will be installed on portable tools,
which require them to be fitted. Shop tools (e.g. drill presses, fixed saws, bench grinders, etc.) shall be
fastened or secured in place to prevent movement during operation and use.

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Persons who operate ground compactors; rollers, chisel impact hammers, and other such tools will wear
appropriate protective footwear.

All electrically powered tools will be double insulated or grounded. The use of non-sparking tools may be
required on the project as specified in work authorization permits.

Gasoline powered tools will not be used in unventilated areas. Gasoline will be dispensed only from
approved safety cans. These cans will be properly labelled and stored.

Temporary construction outlets used for 220 V tools will be protected by ground fault circuit interruption
devices or an assured grounding program.

3.2 Compressed Air

The pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes must be reduced to 30 psi or less.
Compressed air will not be used for cleaning or blowing dust from any part of the body or clothing. Air line
hoses for tools and other equipment will be secured together to preclude uncontrolled whipping in the
event hose couplings become separated while under pressure. Air supplying hoses exceeding 1/2-inch
(1.2 cm) internal diameter will be protected by excess flow valves to prevent “whipping” in the event of
hose separation or failure. Hose and hose connections used for connecting compressed air will be
designed for the pressure and service to which they are subjected. Air supply lines will be protected from
damage, inspected regularly, and maintained in good condition.

3.3 Portable and Bench Grinders

Portable grinders will be provided with hood type guards with side enclosures that cover the spindle and
at least 50% of the wheel. All wheels will be inspected regularly for signs of fracture. Bench grinders will
be equipped with deflector shields and side cover guards. Tool rests will have a maximum clearance of
1/8-inch (3 mm) between the wheel and grinding stone.

The rated speed of the grinding wheel shall be checked prior to use to ensure that it is rated to be equal
to or greater than the maximum speed of the grinder.

User must follow all manufacturers’ requirements for mounting grinding wheels, to include:
• The mounting nut shall not be tightened excessively.

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• Grinders shall be unplugged from the power source (electrical or pneumatic) before changing wheels

Portable grinders must be equipped with a constant pressure switch. Users shall ensure that portable
grinders are properly configured for use for a left or right handed person, as applicable.

Supervision shall ensure that frequent light dressings on bench grinders are performed. When operating
a bench grinder, users shall stand off to one side until the wheel has come up to full speed. Personnel
shall conduct a “ring test” before using a bench grinder (i.e., gently tap the wheel with an object and there
should be a metallic tone or “ring”. If there is a “dead” sound, the wheel shall be taken out of service).
Electric bench grinders shall be equipped with an anti-restart feature to prevent restart after an electrical
power outage.

4.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Project and the Contractors will provide either ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) or assured
equipment grounding conductor program to protect employees from ground-fault hazards at the QB-2
construction site. The two options are detailed as follows:

• All 220 V, single-phase, 15 A and 20 A receptacles that are not part of the permanent wiring will be
protected by GFCIs. Receptacles on smaller generators are exempt under certain conditions.
• Assured equipment grounding conductor program covering extension cords, receptacles, and cord-
and plug-connected equipment will be implemented. The program will include the following:
A written description of the program.
At least one competent person to implement the program.
Daily visual inspections of extension cords and cord- and plug-connected equipment for defects.
Equipment found damaged or defective will not be used until repaired.
Continuity tests of the equipment grounding conductors or receptacles, extension cords, and
cord- and plug-connected equipment. These tests will be made every 3 months.

Lamps for general illumination will be protected from breakage, and metal shell sockets will be grounded.
Temporary lights will not be suspended by their cords, unless they are so designed. Portable lighting
used in wet or conductive locations, such as tanks or boilers, will be operated at no more than 12 volts or
will be protected by GFCIs/ELCBs.

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Extension cords will be of the three-wire type (Extension cords with two wires must be used to operate
only one or two small appliances). Extension cords and flexible cords used with temporary and portable
lights will be designed for hard or extra hard usage. Listed, labelled, or certified equipment will be installed
and used in accordance with instructions from the provider, labelling, or certification.

5.0 CONCRETE AND MASONRY WORK

5.1 General
No construction loads will be placed on a concrete structure or portion of a concrete structure unless the
supervisor determines based on information received from an employee who is qualified in structural
design, that the structure or portion of the structure is capable of supporting the loads.

All protruding reinforced steel onto and into which employees could fall, will be guarded to eliminate the
hazard of impalement. (NOTE: It should be understood that the mushroom style plastic caps commonly
used on rebar do NOT prevent impalement, supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring impalement
resistant caps or other approved means are used to protect rebar and other protruding items from
impalement hazards).

No employee will be permitted to work under concrete buckets while buckets are being elevated or
lowered into position. To the extent practical, elevated concrete buckets will be routed so that no
employee or the fewest number of employees are exposed to the hazards associated with falling concrete
buckets.

Formwork will be designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so that it is capable of
supporting without failure all vertical and lateral loads that may reasonably be anticipated. Forms and
shores (except those used for slabs on grade and slip forms) will not be removed until the supervisor
determines that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.
Such determination will be based on compliance with one of the following:

• The plans and specifications stipulate conditions for removal of forms and shores, and such
conditions have been followed, or
• The concrete has been properly tested with an appropriate test method designed to indicate the
concrete compressive strength, and the test results indicate that the concrete has gained sufficient
strength to support its weight and superimposed loads.

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5.2 Masonry Walls

A limited access zone will be established whenever a masonry wall is being constructed. The limited
access zone will conform to the following:

• The limited access zone will be established prior to the start of construction of the wall.
• The limited access zone will be equal to the height of the wall to be constructed plus 4 feet (1.2
meters), and will run the entire length of the wall.
• The limited access zone will be established on the side of the wall that is not protected by scaffolds.
• The limited access zone will be restricted to entry by employees actively engaged in constructing the
wall. No other employees will be permitted to enter the zone.
• The limited access zone will remain in place until the wall is adequately supported to prevent
overturning and to prevent collapse. Where the height of a wall is more than 8 feet (2.4 meters), the
limited access zone will remain in place until the requirements of this section have been met.

All masonry walls more than 8 feet (2.4 meters) high will be adequately braced to prevent overturning and
to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported so that it will not overturn or collapse. The
bracing will remain in place until permanent supporting elements of the structure are in place.

5.3 Lift Slab and Jacking

Lift-slab operations will be designed and planned by a registered professional engineer who has
experience in lift-slab construction. Such plans and designs will be implemented by the project and will
include detailed instructions and sketches indicating the prescribed method of erection.

Jacking equipment will be capable of supporting at least two and one-half times the load being lifted
during jacking operations and the equipment will not be overloaded. No employee, except those essential
to the jacking operation, will be permitted in the building/structure while any jacking operation is taking
place unless the building/structure has been reinforced sufficiently to ensure its integrity during erection.
Equipment will be designed and installed so that the lifting rods cannot slip out of position. The project will
institute other measures, such as the use of locking or blocking devices, which will provide positive
connection between the lifting rods and attachments and will prevent components from disengaging
during lifting operations.

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6.0 SAWS
All employees required to use saws must be trained in their use by a person experienced in the safe use
of the saw. Saws shall be inspected before each use for any damages or defective components and
safety features.

6.1 Band Saws

All portions of band saw blades will be enclosed or guarded, except for the working portion of the blade
between the bottom of the guide rolls and the table. Band saw wheels will be fully encased.

6.2 Portable Circular Saws

Portable, power-driven circular saws will be equipped with guards above and below the base plate or
shoe. The lower guard will cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required
to allow proper retraction and contact with the work. The lower guard will automatically return to the
covering position when the blade is removed from the work.

6.3 Radial Saws

Radial saws will have an upper guard that completely encloses the upper half of the saw blade. A device
that will automatically adjust to the thickness of and remain in contact with the material being cut will
guard the sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade. Radial saws used for ripping will have non-
kickback fingers or dogs. Radial saws will be installed so that the cutting head will return to the starting
position when released by the operator.

6.4 Swing (or Sliding Cut-Off) Saws

All swing or sliding cut-off saws will be provided with a hood that will completely enclose the upper half of
the saw. Limit stops will be provided to prevent swing or sliding type cut-off saws from extending beyond
the front or back edges of the table. Each swing or sliding cut-off saw will be provided with an effective
device to return the saw automatically to the back of the table when released at any point of its travel.
Inverted sawing of sliding cut-off saws will be provided with a hood that will cover the part of the saw that
protrudes above the top of the table or material being cut.

6.5 Table Saws

Circular table saws will have a hood over the portion of the saw above the table, so mounted that the
hood will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of and remain in contact with the material being cut.

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Circular table saws will have a spreader aligned with the blade, spaced no more than 1/2-inch (1.27-
centimeter) behind the largest blade mounted in the saw. This provision does not apply when grooving,
dadoing, or rabbeting. Circular table saws used for ripping will have non-kickback fingers or dogs.
Feeder attachments will have the feed rolls or other moving parts covered or guarded so as to protect the
operator from hazardous points. Push sticks will be used when feeding material.

7.0 EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 Eyewash/Showers
If employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or
flushing of the eyes and body will be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

7.2 Temporary Heating Devices

Fresh air will be supplied in sufficient quantities to maintain the health and safety of workers. Solid fuel
salamanders are prohibited in buildings and on scaffolds. Prior to using any such equipment, personnel
shall ensure that all flammable and combustible materials have been removed from the immediate vicinity
of all temporary heaters.

7.3 Exits
Every building designed for human occupancy will be provided with exits sufficient to permit the prompt
escape of occupants in case of emergency. In hazardous areas, or where employees may be
endangered by the blocking of any single means of egress due to fire or smoke, there will be at least two
means of egress remote from each other. Exits and the way of approach and travel from exits will be
maintained so that they are unobstructed and are accessible at all times. All exits will discharge directly
to the street or other open space that gives safe access to a public way. Exit doors serving more than 50
people, or at high-hazard areas, will swing in the direction of exit travel. Readily visible, suitably
illuminated exit signs will mark exits. Exit signs will be distinctive in color and provide contrast with
surroundings. The word “Exit” will be of plainly legible letters, not less than 6 inches (15 centimeters)
high. Any door, passage, or stairway that is neither an exit nor a way of exit access and that is so located
or arranged as to be mistaken for an exit, will be identified by a sign reading “Not an Exit” or similar
designation.

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8.0 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

Each system will have containers, valves, connectors, manifold valve assemblies, and regulators of an
approved type. Every container and vaporizer will be provided with one or more approved safety relief
valves or devices. Containers will be placed upright on firm foundations or otherwise firmly secured.
Portable heaters will be equipped with an approved automatic device to shut off the flow of gas in the
event of flame failure. All cylinders will be equipped with an excess flow valve to minimize the flow of gas
in the event the fuel line becomes ruptured. Storage of liquefied petroleum gas within buildings is
prohibited. Storage locations will have at least one approved portable fire extinguisher rated not less than
20 lb. (9 kg) Class B and C.

9.0 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (ROPS)

Rollover protective structures (ROPSs) apply to the following types of materials handling equipment:
• All rubber-tired
• Self-propelled scrapers
• Rubber-tired front-end loaders
• Rubber-tired dozers
• Wheel-type agricultural and industrial tractors
• Crawler tractors
• Crawler-type loaders
• Motor graders, with or without attachments, which are used in construction work.

NOTE: This requirement does not apply to side boom pipe laying tractors.

10.0 UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION

The project will provide and maintain safe means of access and egress to all workstations. The project
will control access to all openings to prevent unauthorized entry underground. Unused chutes, man
ways, or other openings will be tightly covered, bulkheaded, or fenced off, and will be posted with signs
indicating “Keep Out” or similar language. Complete or unused sections of the underground facility will be
barricaded. Unless underground facilities are sufficiently completed so that the permanent environmental
controls are effective and the remaining construction activity will not cause any environmental hazard or
structural failure within the facilities, the project will maintain a check-in/check-out procedure. This will
ensure that aboveground-designated personnel can determine an accurate count of the number of

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person’s underground in the event of an emergency. All employees will be instructed to recognize and
avoid hazards associated with underground construction activities. The project will assign a competent
person to perform all air monitoring to determine proper ventilation and quantitative measurements of
potentially hazardous gases. Fresh air will be supplied to all underground work areas in sufficient
quantities to prevent dangerous or harmful accumulation of dust, fumes, mists, vapours, or gases.

11.0 REFERENCE
Bechtel CP-200, General Safe Work Requirements

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